Poverty And The Quality Of Education In The Selected Primary Schools In A Wendo Division Rongo District Kenya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between poverty and the

quality of education in primary schools in A wendo Dision Rongo District Kenya.

The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the

effects mentioned and academic performance in primary schools Awendo Division

Rongo District, and to investigate the role of the community on alleviating poverty and

improving education in primary schools in Awendo Division Rongo District.

The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the

school and students involved in the study.

In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study

objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included

demographic characteiistics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was

observed that poverty affected the academic performance of students negatively. In

chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and

conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested reconnnendations on areas

pertaining to the provision of school facilities for students to learn well.